Back Create an overview of the autism-related characteristics you identify with, based on how much you agree with a number of statements. Your characteristics and preferences can then feed into a reasonable adjustments plan.
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My ideal job
Pick the tasks and activities that would make your ideal job. You can then use your selection to insert into our toolkit templates, to show employers that you are well aware of your strengths and preferences.
Full articleSelect reasonable adjustments for the workplace
Adjustments in the workplace allow an employee to complete their role to a high standard, enhance productivity and make learning easier. We have collated a list of typical adjustments from which you can select what would help you most. Prepared with this information, you will find it easier to ask for adjustments when starting a new job.
Full articleWhat reduces my stress and anxiety
From past experiences you may know what helps you reduce feelings of stress and anxiety, and in turn increase your well-being and feeling of calm. This tool lets you put together a list of preferences and suggestions that you can then discuss with your line manager or your university tutor.
Full articleWhat good support practice looks like
In both university and employment settings, you may find that you need additional support or adjustments to avoid putting yourself at a disadvantage compared to non-disabled or non-autistic people. This article focuses on good examples of support, based on findings from the IMAGE Project.
Full articleHow to ask for support and reasonable adjustments
In the workplace, you may find that you need additional support or adjustments to avoid putting yourself at a disadvantage compared to non-disabled or non-autistic people. This article focuses on how to ask for support and reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and when you start a new job.
Full articleHow to deal with or avoid conflict
This article introduces some ideas about ways in which you can avoid conflict, or deal with it when it takes place. It will talk about what kinds of things might generate conflict, as well as the kinds of conflicts that exist. This article was partially adapted from Leeds Beckett University resources.
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How to manage stress or anxiety
Coping with stress or anxiety, especially at work, is important in order to maintain a healthy balance of wellbeing. Here is more information about managing stressful or anxiety-provoking situations.
Full articleHealthy living
This article focuses on the importance of healthy habits for wellbeing. The article provides useful tips and information regarding physical wellbeing, diet, responsible alcohol use, exercise and sleep.
Full articleHow to plan and manage your workload effectively
Whether at university or in a job, you will need to effectively manage your workload and stay on top of the tasks you have been assigned. This article focuses on how to plan and manage your workload effectively, which in turn helps with reducing stress and anxiety and increasing your productivity and sense of fulfilment.
Full article“Disclosing” your autism to your employer
Telling people at work about your autism is also known as ‘declaring a disability’ or ‘disclosing’. Here is more information about why this is important.
Full articleHow to talk about your autism at work
Telling people at work about your autism and how it impacts on you is important – this is beyond the official “employer disclosure” talked about in another toolkit article. It is more about helping you to talk to others in general about autism, and how it impacts on you.
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